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 Vivitar Series 1 480PZ 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera with DATA BACK $7.99 Time Remaining: 3h 43m |
 CANON EOS REBEL S FILM CAMERA VIVITAR SERIES 1 28 300MM 140 63 LENS $129.99 Time Remaining: 6d 6h 49m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 VIVITAR 320Z POWER ZOOM FILM CAMERA WITH SERIES 1 LENS with instruction book $21.95 Time Remaining: 26d 5h 22m Buy It Now for only: $21.95 |
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 Canon A2E with Vivitar Series 1 28 105 Lens $10.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 18h 22m |
 ASAHI PENTAX SPOTMATIC VIVITAR SERIES 1 35 85MM ASAHI SUPER TAKUMAR LENSES $200.00 Time Remaining: 23d 20h 26m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 |
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 CANON SURE SHOT POINT SHOOT VIVITAR SERIES 1 $14.91 Time Remaining: 23d 39m Buy It Now for only: $14.91 |
 Vivitar Series 1 440PZ 35mm Camera with 38 70AF Power Zoom plus Battery $7.95 Time Remaining: 4d 3h 5m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 NIKON FE film camera w 70 210 28 90mm Vivitar Series 1 lenses + cases $125.00 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 31m Buy It Now for only: $179.00 |
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 Vivitar Series 1 500PZ Data Back 35mm Film Camera Lot C2 63 $9.99 Time Remaining: 13d 20h 38m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
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 Vivitar 357 PZ 35mm series 1 camera $15.99 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 33m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 VIVITAR 320Z POWER ZOOM FILM CAMERA WITH SERIES 1 LENS $10.00 Time Remaining: 17d 22h 42m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 Vivitar Series 1 440PZ Point Shoot 35mm Camera C14 19 $9.99 Time Remaining: 28d 8h 1m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Vivitar Series 1 470PZ AF 35mm Film Camera $19.99 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
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 Pentax IQZoom 70 R 35 mm Camera lot of 2 and 1 Vivitar Series 1 470PZ $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 5m |
 Vivitar Series 1 460PZ 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera Works C16 10 $14.99 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 18m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Vivitar Series 1 460PZ 35mm Point and Shoot Film Camera Data Back C14 25 $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 19m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Vivitar Series 1 46OPZ Data Back 38 70 AF 35mm Camera $22.99 Time Remaining: 12d 10h 30m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 Vivitar Series ONE 440PZ Auto Focus Power Zoom Motor 3 Way Auto Flash $14.95 Time Remaining: 4d 8h 7m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 Canon AE 1Power Winder w Vivitar series 1 70 210mm lens 2 canon FD 50mm 118 $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 7m |
 Vivitar Series 1 460PZ AF Camera Refurbished $39.99 Time Remaining: 18d 19h 22m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Vivitar Series 1 ZM95DB Data Back 35mm Point Shoot Camera C14 11 $14.99 Time Remaining: 18d 22h 25m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Canon F 1 35mm SLR Film Camera w Vivitar Series 1 70 210mm 135 VMC Lens $200.00 Time Remaining: 25d 1h 37m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 |
 Nikon Black FE 35mm SLR with MD 12 Motor Drive Vivitar 28 90 Series 1 Lens $99.99 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 37m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 CANON FD MT VIVITAR SERIES 1 70 210mm F35 LENS AE1 A1 $89.00 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 46m Buy It Now for only: $89.00 |
 NEW VIVTAR PZ500 35mm FILM POWER ZOOM CAMERA SERIES 1 LENS REDEYE REDUCTION $39.99 Time Remaining: 18d 17h 23m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 Vivitar Series 1 PZ3090 35mm Color Film Camera $22.99 Time Remaining: 12d 10h 19m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 Vivitar Pocket 35 Series 1 Camera with case $25.00 Time Remaining: 7d 19h 19m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Canon EOS Elan Camera Body 35mm Film Camera with Vivitar series 19 35 mm lens $40.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6d 8h 53m |
 VIVITAR SERIES 1 440PZ 38 70AF CAMERA WORKS $9.99 Time Remaining: 17d 9h 7m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
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 VIVITAR SERIES 1 450PZ POWER ZOOM 38 70 AF CAMERA $11.99 Time Remaining: 17d 8h 53m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
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P002 : Universal USB Car Charger Adapter
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DescriptionUse your car to charge any devices (digital cameras, PDAs, mobile phones, USB accessories and more) that can rely on USB for power! This adapter plugs into your car's cigarette lighter jack to become a powered USB port... |
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Vivitar DKS-25 Photo/SLR/Laptop Sling Backpack - Large (Black)
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DescriptionThe lightweight and extremely durable Vivitar One DSLR Sling Backpack (VIV-DKS-25) fits one DSLR camera with lens attached, a 17-in. laptop computer, 1-4 extra lenses, a flash unit and numerous accessories... |
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Bushnell Falcon 10x50 Wide Angle Binoculars (Black)
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DescriptionHandy fold-down eyecups prevent prescription glasses and sunglasses from scratching. Bushnell is the leading brand in high-performance binoculars, and the Falcon series offers powerful magnification at an economical price... |
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Bushnell Powerview 12x25 Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular (Black)
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DescriptionBushnell PowerView binoculars offer the best of both worlds, combining contemporary styling and design with traditional Bushnell quality and durability. This particular PowerView binocular offers a 12x magnification and a 25mm objective diameter... |
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Triple Tripod Kit + Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control For Canon EOS Rebel T3i, T2i, T1i, XT, Xti, 5D, 7D DSLR (Canon RC-5 & RC-6 Replacement) Includes 57" Full Tripod + 67" Monopod + 10" Flexible Tripod + Wireless Shutter Release + MicroFiber Cloth
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Description Product Description This Kit Includes Some Of The Essential Accessories You Need To Take Full Advantage Of Your New Canon EOS Rebel T2i, T3i DSLR Camera Kit Includes: ♦ 1) Vivitar - Vivitar Camera/Video 67" Monopod ♦ 2) Vivitar - 10-Inch Spider Flexible Tripod ♦ 3) Photive - Photive RC-6 Wireless Shutter Release For Canon Digital Rebel T3i, T2i, T1i, XT, Xti, 5D, 7D (Canon RC-5 & RC-6 Replacement) ♦ 4) ButterflyPhoto - ButterflyPhoto Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth ♦ 5) Digital Concepts - 57-Inch Full Size Tripod The Photive PH-RC-6 Wireless Remote for Canon Digital SLRs is a must-have tiny infrared wireless remote, and should be a part of any serious photographer's tool box... |
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Kumagin Vivitar ultra Wide Lens Camera Series powershovel superheadz
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DescriptionThis camera really has all the elements that all film camera fanatics thrive for. You should say this camera is a wonder. On your next vacation, when you get up from bed, if it's sunny out, we want you to go outside with this camera... |
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Bundle Monster 4pc Capacitive 2-in-1 Multi Touch Screen Stylus and Ball Point Pen Set for Touch Screen Gadgets - Works with iPhone, iPad, Nintendo 3ds, Nook Color, Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, Sony S etc.
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DescriptionNo longer is a stylus just a uni-tasker for touch screen gadgets, NOW you have the functionality of both a stylus and pen in one compact, streamline design. This Bundle Monster 4 pack comes with 4 stylus tipped, ball point twist pens... |
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Philips SPA5210B/27 Notebook SoundBar
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DescriptionThis compact, light weight, USB2.0 Speaker Bar connects with a single USB connection and can sit on top of notebook or stand alone. Comes with travel pouch. System requirements Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, Vista, XP or higher or MAC OS X or higher and free USB port... |
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Vivitar 72-in1 Memory Card and Sim Card Reader/Writer VIV-RW-ALL
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Vivitar DKS-18 Photo/SLR/Laptop Sling Backpack (Black)
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DescriptionThe lightweight and extremely durable Vivitar One DSLR Sling Backpack (VIV-DKS-18) fits one DSLR camera with lens attached, a 14-in. laptop computer, 1-3 extra lenses, a flash unit and numerous accessories... |
The Everlasting Minolta SRT Film SLRs
For a small, but determined group, the Minolta SRT series cameras are still a viable path to SLR photography. Even though the cameras themselves have been out of production for over twenty years and Minolta exited the camera business in 2006, Minolta SRTs are still a hot commodity on ebay, pawnshops and used camera dealers. Minolta no longer makes cameras and digital SLRs are now king of the camera hill. Despite these factors, the SRT camera line is still producing great images.
The SRT101 started the series when it was introduced in 1966. Over the next 15 years, Minolta produced the SRT100, SRT102, SRT200, 201 and 202. The SRT series also appeared with other names outside the US. In addition, Minolta produced the SRT-MC to be sold primarily by K-mart. A similar model, the SRT-SC was sold by JC Penny.
With the huge distribution and rugged metal construction, you can understand why so many SRTs survive today. Yet it would seem they are hopelessly outdated compared with the array of fine digital cameras available. Why would any one want one of these old warhorses instead of a dSLR?
Make no mistake, digital SLRs offer a number of advantages that no film SLR can match. Digital SLR's allow you to preview your shots, you can transfer images to your computer for editing and you can use the same memory card over and over. In addition to not offering digital features, the SRT lacks autofocus, dedicated flash, program mode and auto film advance -- that is a pretty extensive list of lacking features.
Yet it is those missing features that make the cameras attractive to so many current users, With no electronics, the SRT returns the photographer to an era when one's own knowledge was paramount to getting successful images. As a purely manual camera, the SRT forces the users to learn photography from the ground level. Many users are using a SRT as s stepping stone to learning photography before splurging a full featured digital SLR.
Another attractive aspect is cost. Although there are a number of enthusiastic Minolta collectors, so many SRTs were produced and so many were well preserved by their owners, that good, used SRTs are still plentiful. While first class SRTs may eventually become highly collectible, for now you can easily obtain a good, useable model with lens for less than a hundred dollars. A little searching may turn up models for far less.
Even better, there are literately tons of lenses available for these cameras. Minolta, of course, produced the lion's share of these lenses, under the Rokker X and Celtic brand names. Vivitar, Tamron, Soligor and many others also produced excellent lenses to fit the SRT series. Unlike the autofocus A-Mount Minolta lenses that can be used on both Sony and Minolta dSLRs, the X-mount lenses won't fit any dSLR without an adapter. This means you can find some excellent X-Mount lens bargains. As more and more users switch to digital, their old Rokkor-X lenses end up on the auction block. The SRT shooter can find some truly rare and excellent lenses at a price that won't strain the budget.
Of course there are a few caveats. If you should happen on a SRT model, you have to remember it is at least twenty years old and the original SRT models have been around for more than forty years. Bad things can happen to a camera after all that time, particularly if it has been sitting unused in a closet somewhere. Although the SRTs have reputation for great reliability, always check the camera carefully before buying. After time, the shutter speeds have been known become inaccurate, requiring repair to maintain good exposures, The seals around the cameras back may start disintegrating, allowing light into the camera. New seals are available and it is a fairly simple fix.
Undoubtedly the biggest concern is the lack of a battery for the camera's internal meter. The meter on the SRT series is highly accurate, but it was designed to use a 1.35v PX-625 mercury cell. Environmental concerns ended the production of he mercury cells, and the available silver oxide cells are the wrong voltage.
This is really a paper tiger. Use of a silver oxide battery doesn't seem to affect the meter reading that greatly. If you were using 1960s era film, which had very narrow latitude, the voltage difference might be critical. With today's wide latitude films, I have used the readily available MS76 1.5v silver oxide cell with excellent results.
In addition, the camera will work fine without a battery, so you could use a hand held light meter.
If you want to really learn photography, there is no better way to start than a good, manual SLR. And there are few manual SLRs that offer reliability and accessory options at as low a price as a Minolta SRT.
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